HB273

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Practices.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB273 amends employment practices by prohibiting discrimination based on political affiliations and contributions.

Delaware HB273 amends Title 19 of the Delaware Code to prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or potential employees based on political party, voting history, or political contributions. This includes refusing to hire, discharging, or otherwise discriminating in compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. The bill specifies that this prohibition does not apply if political contributions must be disclosed to the employer under federal or state law, or if political affiliation is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

1:00 PM

Labor

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Labor

History

Jun 4

House

Amendment HA 2 to HB 273 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Apr 14

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 273 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Apr 14

House

Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits